Wednesday 9 January 2013

January so far...

Hello, how are you doing?!  I've been living in the land of germs...both boys have been ill and our return to normality was delayed, as M wasn't well enough to go back to school.  There's so much I've been wanting to do, both here on the blog and in 'real life' - but all has had to be put on hold in favour of nose wiping, cuddling and dvd watching.  But today the sun was out, the coughing fits were less frequent and I'm emerging into 2013 feeling hopeful that things can only get better!

While browsing Pinterest - about all I've had the time and energy for - I came across this beautiful print by one of my favourite contemporary printmakers, Angie Lewin...



just beautiful.  I love the combination of grey and yellow...it feels like winter sunshine.

Also I'd just like to say hello to all my new followers - it's really lovely to have you here, and I'll do my best to get over to all your blogs to say a proper hello when everything's back to normal here.

Happy 2013 - fingers crossed for more sunshine and less germs! 

Rachel x




17 comments:

  1. Hi Rachel ... sorry to hear the little ones were unwell but glad they are feeling better ... you should be able to upload your pictures through the HTML view in blogger ... that's what I've been doing ... it's easier to insert them as you type where you want them to appear ... go back into compose again and you should see them ... hope this helps ... Bee xx

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    1. Yay thanks Bee!! Off to edit this post now - felt so wrong not having a pretty picture! You're a star. xx

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  2. Her artwork is wonderful, hope you all feel tip top soon! :) x

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  3. Awww poor lads! Good thing Mummy was there to do the comforting! How's Floyd doing?? Boy oh boy, how we miss having a doggy around! :( I bet you haven't read the good news on my blog yet right?! I posted about that last Monday the 7th. ;) Over the moon like crazy, we are!! Have a lovely Thursday and take it easy girl!! X

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  4. Love her artwork too, hope you guys are all back to normal soon, the winter bugs suck!!x

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  5. Glad to hear the bugs are on their way out.
    Love Angie Lewin : -)

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  6. Glad the boys are feeling better! We've had a few sickly people around our place too and we're in the middle of summer! x

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  7. I love Angie Lewin's work...Mark Herald too. I've also got a bit of a thing for yellow at the moment and it's so good with grey.
    I'm off to follow you on Pinterest. I may be several hours!
    xxx

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  8. Sorry to hear you've all been ill - it's the same everywhere I think! I adore that print. Yellow and grey are such a good combination and you're right, it does look like winter sunshine.

    Gillian x

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  9. I love that print as well. The form of the flowers is fantastic. Hope you are on the mend!

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  10. Hope the germs fly away soon I love Angie Lewin's work too...

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  11. beautiful picture, glad your feeling better! Heather x

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  12. I saw this when you pinned it and thought "winter sunshine" too :) So glad you are emerging from the winter sickness and that the boys are getting back on their feet. Have a great week! Hazel X

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  13. Sorry to hear you have all been unwell Rachel, hope your all feeling better now. I love that gorgeous picture! Thank you for your lovely comments over on my blog. xx

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  14. Happy New Year to you Rachel (a bit late!) - sorry to hear about germ warfare - 'tis the season to be coughing! I have been 'chesty' since Christmas Eve...yuck
    Every happiness for you and yours in 2013
    Best wishes
    Jenny
    PS loved your post about your Heals fabric

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  15. Is very interesting and beautiful your blog, congratulations. Kisses from Spain.

    http://redecoratelg.blogspot.com.es/

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  16. Hello from Norway, spent our week here in much the same way , hope all will be well enough to go back to school next week. Love the colours on the previous post, get wildly excited about vintage fabrics in colours like that. Makes me happy and nice to be around when l get hold of colours like that :-). Happy weekend and hope all the germs move out quickly :-), Pam in Norway

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